Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Ruston, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ruston rent stands today
Ruston, LA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Month to month, rents have increased by 2.7%, indicating a recent upward movement in the market.
Compared to national trends
Ruston sits 48.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Louisiana.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $588/month, 1-bedrooms for $650/month, and 2-bedrooms for $838/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month.
What you'll pay
Houses rent for a median of $1,250/month while apartments are more affordable at $775/month. Total rentals in Ruston include a mix of these property types.
Median rent
Median rent in Ruston
$1,000/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Ruston is $1,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ruston
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ruston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ruston, LA
Average rent prices in Ruston have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Ruston, LA
Rent prices in Ruston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ruston is $775, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Ruston run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $587 |  54% |  27% | |
1 bedroom | $650 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $837 | 5% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% | 37% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ruston, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $775 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,250 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$587
Last 30 days
54%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
37%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ruston, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ruston, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Ruston, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ruston and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ruston
49%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ruston, LA is 1% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$990
3%$1,400
5%$850
20%$2,000
8%$1,195
7%$1,950
40%$932
23%$950
26%$1,200
11%$1,000
2%$925
4%$1,100
11%Discover rentals in Ruston, LA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
133 Sandbed Rd #1, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$550
House for rent
Available Jul 1
18h ago
606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270
Studio–3 beds
0–3 baths
$625–$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3020 Paul Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
509 Vernon St, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$685
House for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
222 Oak Alley Dr #NA, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available May 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
228 Oak Alley Dr #NA, Ruston, LA 71270
4 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
1220 E Kentucky Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
1d ago
213 Kathryn Ln, Ruston, LA 71270
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2011 W Alabama Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
1–2 beds
1 bath
$590–$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1220 E Kentucky Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
18h ago
606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270
Studio–3 beds
0–3 baths
$625–$1,875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
1904 Nancy Dr #1, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jun 29
2d ago
402 W Florida Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
2 baths
$1,065
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1701 W California Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
1d ago
213 Kathryn Ln, Ruston, LA 71270
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2011 W Alabama Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
1–2 beds
1 bath
$590–$675
Apartment for rent
18h ago
606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
2 baths
$675–$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3208 Sutton Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ruston, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Ruston rental market.
How much is rent in Ruston?
The average rent in Ruston is $1,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ruston?
Average rent prices in Ruston have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Ruston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ruston is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ruston?
To comfortably afford rent in Ruston, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ruston?
Ruston's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $610 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $790 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).